Fort Fisher State Historic Site temporarily closing April 16th

FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — Fort Fisher State Historic Site will temporarily close beginning April 16th as workers relocate exhibits, artifacts, and staff offices to the site’s new 20,000 square foot visitors center.

As the new visitor center nears completion, work is also set to begin on the restoration of earthworks that were demolished to build an airstrip during World War II when the site served as a training base.

The temporary closure applies to all site facilities west of US Highway 421, including the museum, restroom facilities, tour trails, and parking lots. The site’s Battle Acre Tour Stop will remain open.

Plans call for a phased opening over the summer, according to a press release.

The original visitors center was built to accommodate an expected 25,000 visitors a year. The site now hosts over one million visitors annually.